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Brother 285C, 885-U22 operation manual Index

Models: 885-U22 285C

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stitch density	123
stitch guide foot	9, 67
stitch length	59
stitch length keys	13
stitch mode	70
stitch pattern plate	9
stitch settings	134
stitch width	58
controlling	105
stitch width keys	13
straight stitch	134
stretch fabrics	66, 98
T

thick fabrics	66
thin fabrics	66
thread cutter	10, 56
thread cutter button	12, 55
thread guide cover	10
thread guide disk	11
thread guide plate	10
thread tension	57
thread tension ajustment	57
thread tension dial	10, 57	4
top cover	10
trial sewing	65
triple stretch stitch	107
troubleshooting	144
twin needle	9, 33, 40
U

upper thread	28
upper thread tension	57
upper threading	7, 28
utility decorative stitches	71, 119, 139
utility stitch key	13
utility stitches	70, 134
W

walking foot	9, 44, 103
wide table	9, 46
wing needle	116
Z

zigzag foot	9
zipper foot	9
zipper stitching	91, 96

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Brother 285C, 885-U22 operation manual Index

Contents

Read before use Page Important Safety Instructions For repair or adjustment For a longer service lifeFor Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only Contents Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the Thread TensionSewing Useful Functions107 100111 112Introduction Sewing Machine FeaturesAccessories Included accessoriesAttaching the stitch pattern plate 16.*1 Optional accessoriesSide cutter Quilting guideFront view Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsRight-side/rear view Needle and presser foot sectionStart/Stop button Operation buttonsOperation panel Stitch mode keys i-lPage Getting Ready Turning the Machine On/Off Power supply precautionsTurning on the machine Turning off the machineAMake sure that the machine is not sewing Understanding the LCD Screens Changing the settings Changing the Machine SettingsBPresspanel. Settings key in the operation EPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearAttribute Icon Details Reference List of stitch or machine attributesAdjusting the brightness of the LCD CPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearChanging the screen language Winding/Installing the Bobbin Bobbin precautionsWinding the bobbin Winding/Installing the Bobbin Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk Thread is cut to a suitable length Remove the bobbin from the shaft Installing the bobbinHReattach the bobbin cover Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutterThreading the upper thread Upper ThreadingDOpen the top cover Upper ThreadingNeedle bar thread guide CLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot Threading the needleNeedle threader lever AThreadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread Using the twin needleBLower the presser foot lever BThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needleDInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft Attach zigzag foot JJTurn on the sewing machine LPress Needle mode selection key When changing the sewing directionKSelect a stitch MStart sewingInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case Pulling up the bobbin threadNeedle precautions Replacing the NeedleThis section provides information on sewing machine needles Fabrics Needle types and their usesReplacing the needle Checking the needleMachine starts sewing Correct needleDLower the presser foot lever Replacing the Presser Foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the presser foot Presser foot presses down on the fabricPresser foot holder releases the presser foot When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to 3 standard Adjusting the pressure of the presser footRemoving the presser foot holder Lower the presser foot leverAttaching the walking foot Using the walking footARemove the presser foot holder BTurn off the sewing machine CRaise the presser foot leverEAttach the presser foot holder Stitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesSewing large pieces of fabric Pull the flat bed attachment off to the leftCInstall the wide table Getting Ready Saving stitch settings Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch lengthAutomatically cutting the thread Hands-free raising and lowering of the presser footSewing General sewing procedureCPlace the fabric under the presser foot Positioning the fabricUsing the foot controller Using the operation buttonsStarting to sew BPress Start/Stop button onceMachine stops sewing with the needle lowered in the fabric Securing the stitching Cutting the thread Sewing reinforcement stitchesBRaise the presser foot lever Using the manual thread cutter Changing the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionCorrect thread tension Upper thread is too tightAdjusting the stitch width Adjusting the Stitch Width and LengthBSelect a stitch Wider, press Stitch width keyAdjusting the stitch length Changing the needle stop position Useful FunctionsBPress Needle stop position key ATurn on the sewing machineOnce CPress Automatic thread cutting key Automatically cutting the threadSaving stitch settings Be damaged Hands-free raising Lowering of the presser footTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Sewing thick fabricsSewing stretch fabrics DReleasebutton.the presser foot locking pin blackSewing leathers or vinyl fabrics Sewing an even seam allowanceAligning the fabric with the presser foot Sewing hook-and-loop fastener Sewing Stretch Fabrics Sewing overcasting stitchesAppliqué, Patchwork 101Selecting Stitching Selecting stitch typesPatterns Decorative stitches No.01-31 † Decorative stitchesSatin stitches No.32-47 Cross-stitches No.48-52With direct selection Selecting stitchingWith number selection Decorative stitchesCharacter stitches To select a different stitch Memo Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot G Overcasting StitchesAttach overcasting foot G Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot J Remove the presser foot Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutterLower the presser foot lever, and then start Ksewing JPosition the fabric in the side cutterBasting Basic StitchingCStart sewing AAttach zigzag foot JBasic stitching When sewing is finished, cut the threadCSelect a stitch Changing the needle positionBlind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureCAttach blind hem foot R DSelect a stitchIf the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate CAttach buttonhole foot aFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Raise the presser foot, and then remove the fabric HPress Thread Cutter button onceSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Attach button-sewing foot M Button sewingDSelect stitch Place the button into button-sewing foot MCCut off any excess thread Attaching a shank to a buttonZipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper can be sewn in place FSelect stitch Wrong side of fabric Mm 1/8 inch Inserting a side zipperGSelect stitch Needle may bend or breakLTopstitch around the zipper Does not touch the zipper, otherwiseZipper Insertion Zipper and piping can be sewn in place Zipper/piping InsertionInserting a piping Refer to the steps of attaching the adjustableHTopstitch around the zipper CSew along the pipingStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching CSew the fabric without stretching itBAttach zigzag foot J Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching 100Stitch ESelect a stitch Appliqué stitchingPiecing Patchwork crazy quilt stitching102 CSelect stitchBaste the fabric to be quilted Attach the walking foot Quilting104 Free-motion quiltingSatin stitching using the sewing speed controller AConnect the foot controllerDPressis displayed.or Stitch length keys until FPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear 106EPress. or Stitch width keys to select Reinforcement Stitching Triple stretch stitchingBar tack stitching EPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 108CSelect stitch 58 or Darning110 Eyelet Stitching Eyelet stitchAttach monogramming foot N 112 Decorative StitchingCAttach zigzag foot J DSelect stitch 32 or FagotingESet the stitch width to 7.0 mm 1/4 inch GAfter sewing is finished, remove the paperScallop stitching Smocking114 ESelect stitch 31 , 32 or Shell tuck stitchingJoining Heirloom stitching116 FPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DStart sewing118 HPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearGPress. or Stitch width keys to select DSew along the center of the unfrayed sectionSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns Sewing beautiful patternsSewing patterns 120 Combining patternsSelect the first pattern Select the next patternChecking the selected pattern Repeat sewing patternsChanging the pattern size DPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear122 CPress or Stitch length keys until is displayedChanging the stitch density Repeat steps a through eBpanel EPress OK key or Cancel/clear key Changing the pattern length124 Mirror imaging the pattern Select a stitch Presspanel. Settings key in the operationPress or Stitch length keys until is displayed DPress. or Stitch width keys to selectSaving patterns Retrieving a pattern126 Realigning the pattern BSelectDCheck the sewn pattern GPress or Stitch width keys 128Designing a Pattern Drawing a sketch of the patternADrawset. a sketch of the pattern on the grid sheet Entering the pattern data 130BTurn on the sewing machine CSelect No of , selected with To delete a point GSelect , and then press OK keyExamples of designs 132Point 145 138147 148Stitch Settings Utility stitches134 Stitch Settings 136 Reinforcement Other stitches 138Stitches Utility Gothic font 140Character Stitches Script fontStitches Outline Style Cleaning the machine surface Care and MaintenanceCleaning the race Restrictions on oilingHInstall the needle plate cover Installposition.the flat bed attachment in its originalRemove the bobbin case Frequent troubleshooting topics TroubleshootingUpper thread tightened up 144Cause Incorrect upper threading Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric146 Incorrect thread tension SymptomsIf threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them Machine.4 150 Checking machine operationsTurn on the machine Select stitch When the thread became tangled under the bobbin winder seat GCorrectly thread the machineHPerform trial sewing with normal fabric EWind the bobbin again 152Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference List of symptoms154 Skipped LCD 156Below the bobbin winder seat Thread properly Error messages 158F01~F09 Nothing appears in the LCD Cancelling the operation beepOperation beep CPressdisplayed.or Stitch length keys until is160 EPress Cancel/clear key or OK keyNumerics IndexLCD 162Index Page Page English 885-U22 XE0403-3013